AD Ports Group has signed a shareholder agreement with AVESTO Group, one of Tajikistan’s largest private industrial conglomerates, to establish a new joint venture company that will deliver integrated logistics and freight forwarding services across Tajikistan.
Under the terms of the shareholder agreement, the newly formed joint venture will initially operate as an asset-light freight forwarder, focusing on consolidating and managing all freight and logistics activities for AVESTO Group’s subsidiaries.
Additionally, the joint venture will provide its integrated services to third-party clients across Tajikistan. This strategic move aims to streamline logistics operations and enhance the efficiency of both AVESTO Group’s internal supply chain and external market operations.
AVESTO Group, one of the country’s key private-sector champions, operates more than 30 major businesses and manufacturing plants across various sectors and maintains partnerships with eight leading international joint venture partners.
The Joint Venture will be established with AD Ports Group holding a 51 percent majority stake and AVESTO Group holding the remaining 49 percent.
The partnership is structured in phases to support long-term growth and operational expansion, as per the statement.
AD Ports-AVESTO Partnership to Enhance Tajikistan’s Logistics Infrastructure
Abdulaziz Zayed AlShamsi Regional CEO AD Ports Group
“This partnership marks an important milestone in our continued expansion across Central Asia. Tajikistan’s growing industrial base and strategic location present significant opportunities for developing advanced logistics capabilities that support regional trade flows. Through our collaboration with AVESTO Group, we aim to deliver world-class logistics solutions that strengthen the Middle Corridor and reinforce our position as a global trade enabler.”
Muhamad Mirzo, General Director of AVESTO Group, said that, “As a key driver of Tajikistan’s industrial sector, AVESTO Group is committed to connecting our nation’s products to the world. Partnering with a global leader like AD Ports Group allows us to transform Tajikistan’s logistics landscape. Together, we are not just moving freight, we are building a modern strategic gateway that connects Central Asia to global markets and unlocks new economic potential for the entire region.”
The transaction represents a strategic advancement in AD Ports Group’s efforts to expand its Middle Corridor footprint and strengthen east-west trade connectivity.
The partnership enhances the Group’s presence in Central Asia, providing access to critical land-based trade networks that connect Tajikistan to regional markets before traversing the Caspian Sea and continuing through Azerbaijan and Georgia toward Europe.
